CASE DIGESTS BY AUTHORSFunge, Ann M. Superior Court Rules ThatRelevant Valuation Date for Closely-HeldBusiness Interest Controlled Exclusively <strong>by</strong> OneParty Post-Separation is Date of Distribution.[Smith v. Smith, 904 A.2d 15 (Pa. Super. 2006)].28:96-97.Funge, Ann M. Unauthorized Appeal Results inRuling that Parent with De Jure, But not De Fac<strong>to</strong>,Cus<strong>to</strong>dy has Standing <strong>to</strong> Seek Child Support.[Seder v. Seder, 841 A.2d 1074 (Pa. Super.2004)]. 26:9-11.Gale, Christine. Marriage Settlement AgreementUpheld When Spouse of Business Owner FullyEngaged in Couple’s Financial Affairs andInvolved in Business. [Paroly v. Paroly, 876 A.2d1061 (Pa. Super. 2005)]. 27:120-21.Gale, Christine. Reasonable Counsel FeesAwarded as a Sanction for FraudulentConcealment of Income in a Child SupportProceeding Should be Awarded in Full. [Krebs v.Krebs, 975 A.2d 1178 (Pa. Super. 2009)]. 31:93-94.Gale, Christine. Seizing of Personal SettlementProceeds Permitted for Child SupportEnforcement. [Campbell v. Walker; Appeal of:Department of Public Welfare, 982 A.2d 1013(Pa. Super. 2009)]. <strong>32</strong>:5-7.Gale, Christine. Strict Adherence is RequiredConcerning Venue in <strong>the</strong> Issue of DivorceDecrees. [Danz v. Danz, 947 A.2d 750 (Pa. Super.2008)]. 30:150-51.Galzerano, Mark R. Home State Jurisdiction inCus<strong>to</strong>dy Cases and Test of SignificantConnections. [Zimbicki v. Zimbicki, 810 A.2d 168(Pa. Super. 2002)]. 25:7-8.Ganz, Julie E. Minor’s Bro<strong>the</strong>r GrantedCus<strong>to</strong>dy–Not Fa<strong>the</strong>r–When Mo<strong>the</strong>r Died.[Chambers v. Chambers, 105 PDDRR 69 (BucksCounty, 2005)]. 27:114-15.Gavlick, Jean Gilroy. Superior Court FindsCondonation is an Adequate Defense <strong>to</strong> Adulteryas it Precludes Spousal Support. [Hoffman v.Hoffman, 762 A.2d 766 (Pa. Super. 2000)]. 23:9-10.Gibbons, Maria Etzrodt. Pre-Retirement MilitaryVoluntary Separation Pay not Subject <strong>to</strong> PropertySettlement Agreement Division of Retirement Pay.[Horner v. Horner, 560 Pa. 559, 747 A.2d 337(1997)]. 20:42-43.Gill, Maris J.W. Pre-Separation VoluntaryReduction of Income Unpersuasive–Prior EarningCapacity Prevails. [Neil v. Neil, 731 A.2d 156 (Pa.Super. 1999)]. 21:114-15.Grossman, Rochelle. Equitable Distribution/Validity of Waiver in Agreement. [Holz v. Holz,850 A.2d 751 (Pa. Super. 2004)]. 26:42-43.Grossman, Rochelle B. Retroactivity of APL andChild Support Orders Prior <strong>to</strong> Filing is GainingMomentum: Standard of Review on AppealHeightening. [Simmons v. Simmons, 723 A.2d221 (Pa. Super. 1998)]. 21:37-38.Grossman, Rochelle B. Spousal Support OrderEntered During Pending Divorce CaseUnappealable. [Leister v. Lesiter, 453 Pa. Super.576, 684 A.2d 192 (1996)]. 19:3-5.Grossman, Rochelle B. Spousal Support Shall beBased Upon Reasonable Needs in High IncomeCases, not Guideline Formula. [Mascaro v,Mascaro, 764 A.2d 1085 (Pa. Super. 2000)].23:13-15.Grunfeld, David I. ERISA Trumps State Law.[Egelhoff v. Egelhoff, 5<strong>32</strong> U.S. 141, 149 L.Ed.2d264, 121 S. Ct. 1<strong>32</strong>2 (2001)]. 23:37-38.Grunfeld, David I. Failure <strong>to</strong> Inform EmployerRE: Divorce Subjects Employee <strong>to</strong> Liability forPost-Divorce Health Benefits Paid When NoHealth Insurance Premiums Paid. [Trustees of <strong>the</strong>AFTRA Health Fund v. Biondi, 303 F.2d 765 (7 thCir. 2002)]. 24:106.Grunfeld, David I. Non-Deb<strong>to</strong>r Spouse’sUnliquidated E. D. Claim Discharged in Spouse’sBankruptcy. [Schorr v. Schorr, 299 B.R. 97,(Bankr. W.D. Pa., 2003)]. 25:100-1.8
CASE DIGESTS BY AUTHORSGrunfeld, David I. Prevailing Party in ContractEnforcement Case not Entitled <strong>to</strong> At<strong>to</strong>rney’s FeesUpon Settlement. [Profit Wize Marketing v.Weist, 812 A.2d 1270 (Pa. Super. 2002)]. 25:8-9.Grunfeld, David I. Subsequent Mortgage TakesPriority Over Unrevived Equitable DistributionJudgment. [Mid-State Bank & Trust Co. v.Globalnet International, Inc., 557 Pa. 555, 735A.2d 79 (1999)]. 21:75-76.Henning, Teri L. Grandparents have Au<strong>to</strong>maticStanding <strong>to</strong> Bring Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Actions. [R.M. v.Baxter ex rel T.M., 565 Pa. 619, 777 A.2d 446(2001)]. 23:59-60.Hodge, Mindi J. and Randi J. Silverman. Terms ofSettlement Agreement Override Case LawRegarding Pension Valuation Date. [Bianchi v.Bianchi, 859 A.2d 511 (Pa. Super. 2004)]. 26:108-9.Hoffman, Jonathan T. Social Security DerivativeBenefits can be Subject <strong>to</strong> Legal Process Under 42U.S.C.A. § 659. [Silver v. Pinskey, 981 A.2d 284(Pa. Super. 2009)]. <strong>32</strong>:23-25.Holst, Darren J. Evidence Sufficient for ProtectionfromAbuse Order Despite Absence of PhysicalInjury. [Mescanti v. Mescanti, 956 A.2d 1017 (Pa.Super. 2008)]. 30:211-13.Holst, Darren J. Post-Separation Act 9Enhancements <strong>to</strong> Marital State EmployeeRetirement System Benefits Found not <strong>to</strong>Constitute Marital Property Under new Section3501(c)(1) of <strong>the</strong> Divorce Code. [Smith v. Smith,881 A.2d 855 (Pa. Super. 2005)]. 28:3-5.Holst, Darren J. Procedural Due Process RightsCannot Succumb <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Equitable Aims of <strong>the</strong>Divorce Code. [Mayer v. Garman, 590 Pa. 268,912 A.2d 762 ( 2006)]. 28:100-2.Holst, Darren J. Satisfaction of Proven ReasonableNeeds, not Equalization of Income, Is Polestar forDetermining Monthly Alimony Amount.[Dalrymple v. Kilishek, 920 A.2d 1275 (Pa. Super.2006)]. 29:51-52.Holst, Darren J. Self-Created Economic HardshipSabotages Colonna Support Deviation Request.[Saunders v. Saunders, 908 A.2d 356 (Pa. Super.2006)]. 29:3-5.Holst, Darren J. Value of Employee BenefitsPackage and Undistributed Annuity Interest Mustbe Included as Income Available for ChildSupport Purposes. [Arbet v. Arbet, 803 A.2d 34(Pa. Super. 2004)]. 27:4-7.Horoho, Kenneth J., Jr. Supreme Court Declaresthat Standing in Child Support Cases Determined<strong>by</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Order? Legislature Responds with DeFac<strong>to</strong> Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Statute. [Larson v. Diveglia, 549Pa. 118, 700 A.2d 931 (1997)]. 20:8-9.Humphrey, Kristen M. Pennsylvania Court LackedSubject Matter Jurisdiction <strong>to</strong> Terminate ParentalRights When Parent Still Resided in State thatIssued Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Order. [In re: Adoption of N.M.B.564 Pa. 117, 764 A.2d 1042 (2000)]. 23:2-4.Hurvitz, Steven S. APL Included in AntenuptialWaiver of Alimony or Support. [Musko v. Musko,697 A.2d 255 (Pa. Super. 1997)]. 19:75-76.Jablon, Stephanie L. Death Prevents Entry ofPosthumous Divorce Decree Even ThoughEquitable Distribution Proceeds. [Yelenic v.Clark, 922 A.2d 935 (Pa. Super. 2007)]. 29:53-54.Keenan, James G. Testamentary Appointment ofa Guardian for a Minor Child is Controlling andnot Merely Direc<strong>to</strong>ry. [In re: Slaughter, 738 A.2d1013 (Pa. Super. 1999)]. 22:5-7.Kerns, Linda A. Explana<strong>to</strong>ry Comments <strong>to</strong>Revised Rule 1910.19(f) Prevent Arrears <strong>to</strong> beRemitted During Obligor’s Incarceration. [Nash v.Herbster, 9<strong>32</strong> A.2d 183 (Pa. Super. 2007)].29:125-26.Kleiman, Michael L. Gruber Fac<strong>to</strong>rs Applied <strong>to</strong>Intrastate Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Relocation Case. [Perrott v.Perrott, 713 A.2d 666 (Pa. Super. 1998)]. 20:59-61.Komar, Candice L. Gruber Fac<strong>to</strong>rs are Only a Par<strong>to</strong>f a Best Interest Analysis When Court Makes9
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